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Xeriscaping in Albuquerque, NM
Create an attractive landscape that’s better suited to New Mexico’s dry climate with professional xeriscaping. Xeriscape landscapes use thoughtful design, water-conscious features, hardscaping, and low-maintenance materials to create outdoor spaces that don’t depend on a traditional grass lawn.
Whether you’re replacing an existing lawn or transforming a bare yard, we can help you explore xeriscaping options for your property.
What Is Xeriscaping?
Xeriscaping is an approach to landscaping that creates attractive outdoor spaces while reducing the need for frequent watering and ongoing lawn maintenance. Instead of relying on large areas of traditional grass, xeriscape landscapes can incorporate decorative rock and gravel, hardscaping, drought-conscious plants, efficient irrigation, and other low-maintenance features.
In Albuquerque, xeriscaping is especially practical because it works with the region’s dry, high-desert climate. A well-planned xeriscape can give your yard a finished, intentional look while making it easier to maintain throughout the year.
Benefits
- Reduced lawn maintenance
- Lower outdoor water needs
- Designed for Albuquerque's dry climate
- Attractive rock and hardscape options
- Residential and commercial projects
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Albuquerque Xeriscape Rebates
Albuquerque homeowners and businesses may be eligible for a rebate when replacing qualifying high-water-use turf with desert-friendly xeriscaping. The Albuquerque Bernalillo County Water Utility Authority currently offers qualifying residential and commercial customers a rebate of $3.00 per square foot of turf converted.
Certain requirements apply, and the project must receive approval from the Water Authority before existing turf is removed. Eligibility depends on factors such as the existing landscape, irrigation system, planting plan, and materials used.
Xeriscape Options for Your Property
Decorative Rock & Gravel
Decorative rock and gravel are popular choices for xeriscaping in Albuquerque because they create clean, finished landscape areas without the maintenance of a traditional lawn. Different rock sizes, colors, and textures can be used throughout front yards, backyards, pathways, planting areas, and around other landscape features.
Drought-Conscious Planting
Plants suited to New Mexico’s dry climate can add color, texture, and natural character to a xeriscape while requiring less water than a traditional lawn. Drought-conscious plants can be incorporated alongside decorative rock, gravel, pathways, and hardscaping to create a more complete landscape.
Drip Irrigation
Drip irrigation delivers water directly to plants and landscaped areas where it’s needed, making it a practical addition to many Albuquerque xeriscapes. A properly planned system can help support trees, shrubs, and other plantings without relying on traditional lawn sprinklers.
Pavers & Hardscaping
Pavers and other hardscape features can add patios, walkways, borders, and usable outdoor living areas to a xeriscape design. They also pair well with decorative rock, gravel, and planting areas to give the landscape more structure and visual interest.
Artificial Turf
Artificial turf can add the look and usability of grass to a xeriscape without creating another area that needs regular watering or mowing. It works especially well when combined with rock, gravel, pavers, and other low-maintenance landscaping features.
Our Xeriscape Installation Process
Site Evaluation
We start by evaluating your existing landscape, drainage, irrigation, and the areas you’d like to improve. This helps us understand your property and determine which xeriscaping features may work best for your space.
Landscape Planning
We plan the appropriate combination of decorative rock and gravel, hardscaping, plants, irrigation, artificial turf, and other landscape features based on your property and goals. The final approach can be tailored around appearance, functionality, and maintenance preferences.
Site Preparation
Before installation begins, existing grass, rock, debris, or other materials are removed or prepared as needed. Proper site preparation creates a clean foundation for the new xeriscape features.
Installation & Walkthrough
We install the planned landscaping features and complete the finishing details throughout the property. Once the project is finished, we’ll walk through the completed work with you and answer any questions.
FAQ
What is xeriscaping?
Xeriscaping is a landscaping approach designed to reduce water use and ongoing maintenance. It can incorporate drought-conscious plants, decorative rock and gravel, efficient irrigation, pavers, hardscaping, and other features to create an attractive landscape that’s well suited to Albuquerque’s dry climate.
How much does xeriscaping cost in Albuquerque?
The cost of xeriscaping depends on the size and condition of your yard, the materials selected, site preparation, irrigation needs, and the features included in the project. A simple rock and gravel installation will typically cost less than a complete landscape transformation with plants, hardscaping, irrigation, and other features. Contact us for a free estimate based on your property and project.
Does xeriscaping mean a yard with only rocks?
No. Xeriscaping doesn’t have to mean covering your entire yard with gravel or rock. A xeriscape can combine drought-conscious plants, decorative rock, pavers, pathways, hardscaping, efficient irrigation, and even artificial turf to create a landscape with plenty of color, texture, and visual interest.
Can you replace my lawn with xeriscaping?
Yes. Existing grass can be removed and replaced with a combination of xeriscape features such as decorative rock and gravel, drought-conscious plants, hardscaping, and efficient irrigation. You can xeriscape an entire lawn or convert only a portion of it depending on your goals and how you use your outdoor space.
Can artificial turf be incorporated into a xeriscape?
Yes. Artificial turf can be combined with rock, gravel, pavers, planting areas, and other xeriscape features when you want to retain the appearance and usability of a green lawn without regular mowing or watering. It’s especially useful for creating defined lawn, pet, or recreation areas within a larger low-maintenance landscape.
Does artificial turf qualify for the Albuquerque xeriscape rebate?
Artificial turf itself generally does not satisfy the Water Authority’s xeriscape rebate requirements. However, you may be able to combine artificial turf with a qualifying xeriscape project, such as converting part of your existing lawn to approved xeriscaping while installing artificial turf in another area. You do not necessarily have to remove all of the grass on your property.
Rebate requirements and eligibility can change, so homeowners and businesses should check with the Albuquerque Bernalillo County Water Utility Authority and receive approval before removing existing turf or beginning the project.
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Ready to create a more attractive, low-maintenance outdoor space? Tell us about your property and request a free, no-obligation xeriscaping estimate in the Albuquerque area.
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